I researched this topic but to my disbelief couldn't find any useful info:

I rebuilt my motor about 10K miles ago using all OEM parts except for Hasting rings and I installed a blockguard. I would like to know what is a reasonable max. boost level. I'm not looking to blow up this motor yet... but .45 bar just isn't cutting it til I get my other block built.

I have heard story of the stock ring lands blowing out at 10psi but I know of a guy who ran 18psi at the track for an entire season on a stock block. I'm not looking to run 18psi but is 10+ safe?

Personal experience not stories or thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

I can understand how this may be a redundant topic but I would really appreciate some sort of feedback. I would hate to just consult the boost fairy and end up with a blown motor....

 

Boost doesn't mean dick all if we don't know what size turbo you're running.

 

Easy...

T3/to4, 57trim 60a/r , 63a/r stage III wheel

System is more than capable of handling whatever boost is thrown at it on this block.

 

oem parts, (pistons , rods) I said around 12 to 14 lb .... no more with good tune u can take it to 15 psi .. now if u get a set of those eagle rods , arias pistons 20 lb would be good

 

It will be tuned well. So I'd be comfortable with 12psi for the time being...?

Thanks for the positive response

 

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YEA well remember some fat injectors a good headgasket .. take ur cr to 9 a nice ic and some good tuning should handle 12 lb

 

I'm currently running 550's but I'm running stock c/r (10.2:1) I just want to squeeze as much "reliable" power as i can without "much" chance or blowing her up.

 

Keep it under 300whp and you should be fine with a good tune..

 

So I'll crank it up til I hit 300whp and stop there. Thanks for the help guys, I'll post some sheets when I get them here shortly.

 

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T3/to4, 57trim 60a/r , 63a/r stage III wheel

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I have that exact turbo. I had it on my b16a running 13.5psi just fine.
Hondata tuned. I made 248whp @9psi.